Updated 1:47 p.m., Aug. 5
Alvin Community College
Tuition: $675 (in-district), $1,350 (out-of-district), $2,100 (out-of-state) Enrollment: 5,293 Test averages: open admissions policy Transfer rate: 17.4 percent
3110 Mustang Road, Alvin www.alvincollege.edu • 281-756-3500
Art Institute of Houston
Tuition: $23,424-$90,355 (full cost of degree or program)* Enrollment: 1,987 (both Houston campuses) Most notable programs: culinary arts, audio production, graphic design, fashion Test averages: open admissions policy Graduation rate: 36-80 percent*
4140 Hwy. 59, Houston www.artinstitutes.edu/houston • 713-623-2040
Belhaven University - Houston
Tuition: $12,015 (undergraduate), $9,990 (graduate) Enrollment: 200 Most notable programs: business, social services, biblical studies Test averages: Minimum GPA 2.0 (undergraduate); 2.5 (Masters of Science); 2.8 (Master’s of Business Administration)
15115 Park Row Drive, Ste. 175, Houston www.houston.belhaven.edu • 281-579-9977
Blinn College-Brenham
Tuition: $1,515 (in-district), $2,370 (out-of-district), $4,665 (out-of-state) Enrollment: 19,370 Test averages: open admissions policy Transfer rate: 39.5 percent
902 College Ave., Brenham www.blinn.edu/brenham • 979-830-4000
Blinn College - Sealy
Tuition: $1,212 (in-district), $1,896 (out-of-district), $3,732 (out-of-state) Enrollment: 150 Test averages: open admissions policy Transfer rate: 42.9 percent
3701 Outlet Mall Drive, Ste. 250, Sealy www.blinn.edu/sealy • 979-627-7997
College of Biblical Studies- Houston
Tuition: $4,110 (in-state and out-of-state) Enrollment: 427 Most notable programs: biblical studies, biblical counseling, Christian leadership Test averages: open admissions policy Graduation rate: 70 percent (Figure is an estimate; most students take longer than seven years to graduate)
7000 Regency Square Blvd., Ste. 110, Houston www.cbshouston.edu • 713-785-5995
College of the Mainland
Tuition: $1,773 (in-district), $2,973 (out-of-district), $3,873 (out-of-state) Enrollment: 1,495 Test averages: open admissions policy Transfer rate: 15.1 percent
1200 Amburn Road, Texas City www.com.edu • 409-938-1211
Houston Baptist University
Tuition: $26,280 (in-state and out-of-state) Enrollment: 2,288 (both Houston campuses) Most notable programs: nursing, business, life science Test averages: 470-580 SAT critical reading, 480-580 SAT math, 450-550 SAT writing, 20-25 ACT composite Graduation rate: 48 percent
7502 Fondren Road, Houston www.hbu.edu • 281-649-3000
Houston Community College - Central
Tuition: $1,015.50 (in-district), $2,095.50 (out-of-district), $2,343 (out-of-state) Enrollment: 16,619 Test averages: open admissions policy Transfer rate: 24.4 percent
1300 Holman St., Houston central.hccs.edu • 713-718-6000
Houston Community College - Northwest-Katy
Tuition: $1,015.50 (in-district), $2,095.50 (out-of-district), $2,343 (out-of-state) Enrollment: 19,410 Test averages: open admissions policy Transfer rate: 24.4 percent
1550 Foxlake Drive, Houston northwest.hccs.edu • 713-718-5757
Houston Community College - Southeast
Tuition: $1,015.50 (in-district), $2,095.50 (out-of-district), $2,343 (out-of-state) Enrollment: 13,088 Test averages: open admissions policy Transfer rate: 24.4 percent
6815 Rustic St., Houston www.southeast.hccs.edu 713-718-7000
Houston Community College - Southwest
Tuition: $1,015.50 (in-district), $2095.50 (out-of-district), $2343 (out-of-state) Enrollment: 19,410 Test averages: open admissions policy Transfer rate: 24.4 percent
10041 Cash Road, Stafford www.southwest.hccs.edu 713-718-7800
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Lone Star College-CyFair
Tuition: $962 (in-district), $2,012 (out-of-district), $2,237 (out-of-state) Enrollment: 20,510 Test averages: open admissions policy Transfer rate: 31.2 percent
9191 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress www.lonestar.edu/cyfair • 281-290-3200
LSC-CyFair offers satellite campuses at the LSC-Fairbanks Center, located at 14955 Hwy. 290, Houston; and at the LSC-Cypress Center, located at 19710 Clay Road, Katy.
Lone Star College-Montgomery
Tuition: $962 (in-district), $2,012 (out-of-district), $2,237 (out-of-state) Enrollment: 12,192 Test averages: open admissions policy Transfer rate: 26.5 percent
3200 College Park Drive, Conroe www.lonestar.edu/montgomery • 936-273-7000 LSC-Conroe offers a satellite campus at the LSC- Conroe Center, located at 777 Conroe Park North Drive, Conroe.
Lone Star College-North Harris
Tuition: $962 (in-district), $2,012 (out-of-district), $2,237 (out-of-state) Enrollment: 17,001 Test averages: open admissions policy Transfer rate: 19.3 percent
2700 W. W. Thorne Drive, Houston www.lonestar.edu/northharris • 281-618-5400
LSC-North Harris offers satellite campuses at the LSC-Victory Center, located at 4141 Victory Drive, Houston; at the LSC-Greenspoint Center, located at 250 N. Sam Houston Parkway E., Houston; at the CHI LSC-North Harris School of Cosmetology, located at 910 E. Richey Road, Houston; and at the LSC-Health Professions Building, located at 17200 Red Oak Drive, Houston.
Lone Star College-University Park
Tuition: $962 (in-district), $2,012 (out-of-district), $2,237 (out-of-state) Enrollment: 10,951 Test averages: open admissions policy Transfer rate: N/A (data not available)
20515 Hwy. 249, Houston www.lonestar.edu/universitypark • 281-290-2600
North American University
Tuition: $9,900 (U.S. resident), $14,900 (international students) Enrollment: 720 Most notable programs: computer science, business administration, interdisciplinary studies Test averages: 425 SAT critical reading, 479 SAT math, 416 SAT writing
11929 W. Airport Blvd., Stafford www.na.edu • 832-230-5555
Prairie View A&M University
Tuition: $4,979 (in-state), $11,639 (out-of-state)** Enrollment: 8,268 Most notable programs: nursing, business, engineering, architecture, criminal justice Test averages: 370-460 SAT critical reading, 390-480 SAT math, 360-450 SAT writing, 16-19 ACT composite Graduation rate: 38 percent
100 University Drive, Prairie View www.pvamu.edu • 936-261-3311
Prairie View A&M offers satellite campuses at the PVAMU Northwest Houston Center, located at 9449 Grant Road, Houston.
Rice University
Tuition: $43,220 (in-state and out-of-state) Enrollment: 6,719 Most notable programs: psychology, economics and biochemistry Test averages: 680-760 SAT critical reading, 710-790 SAT math, 670-770 SAT writing, 31-34 ACT composite Graduation rate: 93 percent
6100 Main St., Houston www.rice.edu • 713-348-0000
Sam Houston State University-Woodlands Campus
Tuition: $4,757.75 (in-state), $10,877.75 (out-of-state)** Enrollment: 2,004 Most notable programs: nursing, business, criminal justice, counseling Test averages: 450-550 SAT critical reading, 430-540 SAT math, 19-24 ACT composite Graduation rate: 76 percent
3380 College Park Drive, The Woodlands www.shsu.edu/academics/woodlands-center • 936-202-5000
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Sam Houston State University
Tuition: $4,757.75 (in-state), $10,877.75 (out-of-state)** Enrollment: 20,301 Most notable programs: criminal justice, mass communication, education Test averages: 450-550 SAT critical reading, 460-550 SAT math, 19-23 ACT composite Graduation rate: 53 percent
1806 Ave. J, Huntsville www.shsu.edu • 936-294-1111
San Jacinto College-Central
Tuition: $900 (in-district), $1,575 (out-of district), $2,550 (out-of-state) Enrollment: 13,591 Test averages: open admissions policy Transfer rate: 19.9 percent
8060 Spencer Highway, Pasadena www.sanjac.edu • 281-998-6150
San Jacinto College-North
Tuition: $900 (in-district), $1,575 (out-of district), $2,550 (out-of-state) Enrollment: 7,985 Test averages: open admissions policy Transfer rate: 13.6 percent
5800 Uvalde Road, Houston www.sanjac.edu • 281-998-6150
San Jacinto College-South
Tuition: $900 (in-district), $1,575 (out-of district), $2,550 (out-of-state) Enrollment: 10,770 Test averages: open admissions policy Transfer rate: 23.8 percent
13735 Beamer Road, Houston www.sanjac.edu • 281-998-6150
San Jacinto College-Maritime
Tuition: $900 (in-district), $1,575 (out-of district), $2,550 (out-of-state) Enrollment: N/A*** Test averages: open admissions policy Transfer rate: N/A***
3700 Old Hwy. 146, La Porte www.sanjac.edu • 281-974-2200
Stephen F. Austin State University
Tuition: $18,500 (in-state); $19,500 (border state students: Louisiana, Oklahoma, Arkansas and New Mexico); $27,00 (out-of-state) Enrollment: 12,000-13,000 per academic year Most notable programs: business, education, nursing Test averages: 1,006 SAT (old test), 21.9 ACT Transfer rate: 65 percent
1936 North St., Nacogdoches www.sfasu.edu • 936-468-2504
Texas A&M University
Tuition: $10,030 (in-state), $30,208 (out-of-state)** Enrollment: 58,515 Most notable programs: engineering, agriculture, business, architecture Test averages: 520-640 SAT critical reading, 550-670 SAT math, 480-610 SAT writing, 23-30 ACT composite Graduation rate: 80 percent
400 Bizzell St., College Station www.tamu.edu • 979-845-3211
Texas A&M University-Galveston
Tuition: varies by course of study and residence status Enrollment: 2,300 Most notable programs: marine biology, marine transportation studies, marine engineering Test averages: 1800 SAT, 23 ACT
1001 Texas Clipper Road, Galveston www.tamug.edu • 409-740-4414
Texas Southern University
Tuition: $4,493 (in-state), $10,343 (out-of-state) Enrollment: 9,700 Most notable programs: business, law, engineering, biomedical science, communications Test averages: 360-440 SAT critical reading, 370-460 SAT math, 350-435 SAT writing, 15-18 ACT composite Graduation rate: 20 percent
3100 Cleburne St., Houston www.tsu.edu • 713-313-7011
Texas State Technical College
Tuition: $1,395-$2,055 Enrollment: 127 Most notable programs: cybersecurity, welding Test averages: open admissions policy Graduation rate: N/A***
5333 FM 1640, Richmond www.tstc.edu/campuses/fortbendco 855-605-7336
Texas State University-San Marcos
Tuition: $19,420 (in-state), $31,660 (out-of-state) Enrollment: 37,979 Graduation rate: 53.1 percent Transfer rate: 10.7 percent
601 University Drive, San Marcos www.txstate.edu • 512-245-2315
University of Houston
Tuition: $8,605 (in-state), $19,693 (out-of-state)** Enrollment: 40,750 Most notable programs: biomedical engineering, computer engineering, business, liberal arts Test averages: 500-610 SAT critical reading, 540-640 SAT math, 22-27 ACT composite Graduation rate: 48 percent
4800 Calhoun Road, Houston www.uh.edu • 713-743-2255
The University of Houston offers distance education campuses at UH Northwest, located at 20515 Hwy. 249, Houston; UH Sugar Land, located at 14000 University Blvd., Sugar Land; and UHS Cinco Ranch,located at 4242 S. Mason Road, Katy.
University of Houston-Clear Lake
Tuition: $3,965 (resident), $11,459.50 (non-resident)** Enrollment: 8,331 Most notable programs: interdisciplinary studies, business, psychology, social sciences Test averages: 470-580 SAT critical reading, 490-570 SAT math, 20-25 ACT composite Graduation rate: 8 percent (both campuses)
2700 Bay Area Blvd., Houston www.uhcl.edu • 281-283-7600
University of Houston Downtown
Tuition: $2,745 (in-state), $8,720 (out-of-state) Enrollment: 13,830 Most notable programs: accounting, interdisciplinary studies, psychology, homeland security Test averages: 390-470 SAT critical reading, 430-510 SAT math, 380-480 SAT writing, 16-20 ACT composite Graduation rate: 28 percent
1 Main St., Houston www.uhd.edu • 713-221-8000
The University of Houston Downtown offers satellite campuses at Lone Star College-CyFair, located at 9191 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress; and at UHD Northwest, located at 20515 Hwy. 249, Houston.
University of Houston-Sugar Land
Tuition: $8,605 (resident), $19,693 (non-resident)** Enrollment: 1,672 Most notable programs: supply chain and logistics, digital media, education Test averages: 470-580 SAT critical reading, 490-570 SAT math, 20-25 ACT composite Graduation rate: 48 percent
14000 University Blvd., Sugar Land www.uh.edu/sugarland • 832-842-2900
University of Houston-Victoria
Tuition: $4,576.80 (in-state), $14,368.80 (out-of-state) Enrollment: 4,152 Test averages: 940 SAT, 18 ACT
3007 N. Ben Wilson St., Victoria www.uhv.edu • 361-570-4848
University of St. Thomas
Tuition: $15,760 (in-state & out-of-state) Enrollment: 3,411 Most notable programs: business, pre-med, engineering, liberal arts Test averages: 490-600 SAT critical reading, 500-620 SAT math, 480-580 SAT writing, 22-27 ACT composite Graduation rate: 72 percent
3800 Montrose Blvd., Houston www.stthom.edu • 713-522-7911
University of Texas
Tuition: $9,830 (in-state), $34,836 (out-of-state) Enrollment: 50,950 Most notable programs: liberal arts, engineering, medicine Test averages: 600-700 SAT critical reading, 600-700 SAT math, 600-700 SAT writing, 30-36 ACT composite Graduation rate: 81 percent
110 Inner Campus Drive, Austin www.utexas.edu • 512-471-3434
Wharton County Junior College
Tuition: $2,750** Enrollment: 7,416 Test averages: open admissions policy Transfer rate: 32.4 percent
911 Boling Hwy., Wharton www.wcjc.edu • 979-532-4560
Listed tuitions are for one semester and calculated for 15 credit hours unless noted otherwise. Tuition totals do not include fees unless noted otherwise. All transfer rates are to four-year universities, and graduation rates are for a six-year period.
This guide represents a selection of not-for-profit institutions in the area. It is not meant to be comprehensive. For a full list, visit communityimpact.com.
*Depends on degree or program
**Tuition rates include fees
***Information unavailable because campus opens this fall
